Buyer

Buyer, Northern Suburbs, R38,000-R40,000 CTC 

Requirments: 

• Diploma / Degree - in Procurement / Packaging
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement,  preferably including packaging
• Must be computer literate in Excel, Word, and email
• Preferably have sound knowledge of JDE or an equivalent program

Responsibilities: 

• Manage your portfolio through effective strategy input and excellent execution, which will drive the total cost approach in addressing costs.
• Factor in leveraging, spend consolidation, or new sources where appropriate. 
• Portfolio stock management will also be vital in achieving an effective portfolio, will be managed through your effective processes put in place.
• Non-conformance resolution on any quality or supplier concerns will also feature on your agenda.
• Cross functional collaboration is vital to this role and your ability to communicate across many varying roles will be required to be successful in this role.

Supplier:

• Institute and maintain appropriate supplier relationships and associated replenishment processes that will satisfy the demands of manufacturing requirements to convert raw materials into finished goods, ensuring sustainable supply.
• Source local & international will be required, implement and manage new suppliers, innovation and substitute products to ensure continuity of supply, therefore exploring the opportunities to improve overall profitability by achieving increased value for money, ensuring appropriate quality standards, and securing access to product differentiation opportunities
• Pricing and supply chain evaluation
• Strong negotiation ability covering pricing, MOQ, and terms.

Processes:

• Supplier and Product set up in JDE
• Inputs into costing and marketing
• Monthly forecasting, internal and to suppliers, on your portfolio, including all associated Excel documents.

Pricing & Inventory

• Analyze local and global trends so as to minimize the risk and exposure to the business in order to prevent unplanned price changes and out of stocks, as well as capitalize on opportunities presented by the market to increase profitability
• Establish and manage inventory and replenishment policies and processes ensuring realistic financial exposure in order to optimize inventory levels and costs, working in conjunction with Manufacturing planning, Finance and Logistics and Marketing.
• Obsolete and discontinued raw materials are reported and followed up on a monthly basis targeting ZERO write offs

Skills & Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Understanding processes
• Be able to perform under pressure
• Have a constructive attitude
• Resourcefulness
• Have good communication skills and must be proficient in English
• Ability to follow and implement required processes
• Interpersonal and cross functional ability
• Must be Computer Literate
• Ability to develop and maintain excel spreadsheets
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint for effective communications